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Syllabus
ITC 5535 - Global Perspectives in Technology and Media An Appalachian Overseas Education Program Course in Indonesia Summer 2014 This syllabus is a draft and could change in respect to content, dates, and assignments. Instructors Dr. Paul Wallace Dr. Linda Veltze Course Website http://indonesiastudy.org Course Description Students in this faculty-led Appalachian Overseas Education Program will travel to the islands of Java and Bali in Indonesia, to study the current state of technology and media in Indonesian schools and libraries, and collaborate with Indonesia partners in an international service-learning experience. As the only Indonesian study abroad program of its kind in the country, this course offers library and educational professionals a rare and unique insight into the vast ethnic, cultural, linguistic, and religious diversity that exists across the Indonesian archipelago. We work closely with Indonesian colleagues to compare how these issues impact social and educational systems in our two countries. Contact Hours Pre-Trip: Trip: Post-Trip: Total: 10 hrs (1 session x 4 hrs; 3 online sessions x 2 hrs each) 42 hrs (July 10 22, 2014) 03 hrs (1 online session x 3 hrs) 55 hours

Goals and Objectives The goals of this course are for students to: Evaluate and compare educational and library practices and procedures in the U.S. and Indonesia. Collaborate with Indonesian colleagues to compare issues related to diversity in the U.S. and Indonesia, and the impact on power, equity, and self-determination within social and educational systems. Develop, implement, and evaluate a project related to ones specialty within one of our partner schools or libraries in Yogyakarta.

! Read, discuss and reflect upon issues in Indonesia that impact libraries and educational institutions; including history, culture, geography, politics, and the environment. Study the Indonesian language, to master simple greetings, daily expressions, and vocabulary relevant to educational and library professionals. Participate in cultural activities, classes, and tours, to understand how the arts, traditions, and belief systems of Bali and Java influence Indonesian culture and community.

The Global Learning Outcomes of this course are: A. Knowledge a. Knowledge of world geography, conditions, issues, and events Students will gain insight into the political, strategic, and economic importance of Indonesia in the 21st century. With the fourth largest population in the world, and located at a strategic point between Southeast Asia and Australia, Indonesia is developing to be a key player in our nations pivot to Asia, and a rising global economic powerhouse. Already the largest economy in Southeast Asia, Indonesia is poised to become the worlds fifth-largest economy by 2030, overtaking developed economies like Germany, France, and the United Kingdom. Students will read and discuss issues related to social, economic, and educational issues that are impacted by the development of Indonesia's expanding political and economic power in this century. b. Knowledge of effective communication Students will study the Indonesian language, known as Bahasa Indonesia, both before and during the course experiences abroad. In particular, vocabulary and phrases related to libraries and educational institutions will be the focus of the foreign language study, to help prepare students for their partner experiences. From both the readings and the pre-trip orientation session, students will be provided an opportunity to learn about cross-cultural communication, with particular emphasis on differences between US and Indonesian communication styles. c. Understanding of the diversity found in the world This program offers a rare and unique insight into the vast ethnic, cultural, linguistic, and religious diversity that exists across Indonesia. Students will study about the culture and history of this highly diverse country, comprised of hundreds of ethnic groups, languages, and local dialects. In addition, students will study and experience the diversity of religious traditions and beliefs, through participation in a field trip to investigate the many diverse groups and beliefs that coexist in Yogyakarta, as well as a unique look into the influence of religion in education, through a visit to an Islamic boarding school. B. Attitude a. Tolerance for ambiguity and unfamiliarity Through an immersive experience in the Indonesian culture including homestay activities, !

! language training, and placements with Indonesian peers students in this study abroad program will develop a tolerance for ambiguity and unfamiliarity. The safe and supportive classroom environment provided by this course will provide students with a way to discuss and reflect on new experiences, including new sites, sounds, tastes, and customs. b. Sensitivity and respect for personal and cultural differences Through a partnership with Sanata Dharma University in Yogyakarta, students will be provided cultural learning activities in order to better understand the culture, arts, and traditions of Indonesia. In addition, working alongside peers in our partner schools and libraries, students in this course will have a unique vantage point from which to observe the daily lives of Indonesians. C. Skills a. Technical skills to enhance the ability to learn about the world Students will use a variety of technical skills and technologies to enhance their ability to learn about the world, including research skills to locate factual data about Indonesia, its culture, traditions, and its people; video and photography skills to document the sights, sounds, and experiences while in Indonesia; and online media skills to publish their project activities, cultural experiences, and reflections on the study abroad program through blogs and social media networks. b. Communication skills A requirement of this course is to study and master some basic elements of the Indonesian language, known as Bahasa Indonesia particularly words that students will use in implementing projects in their partner libraries and schools. It is expected that students will be able to master simple greetings, daily expressions, and vocabulary relevant to professionals in these fields, and be able to engage in short daily conversations by the end of this study abroad course. Required Readings Textbook: Forshee, J. (2006). Culture and customs of Indonesia. Westport: Greenwood. Selections from the following (on electronic reserve in AsULearn): Eiseman, F. (2009). Bali: Sekala & niskala. North Clarendon, VT: Tuttle Publishing. Taylor, J. (2004). Indonesia: Peoples and histories. New Haven: Yale University Press. Vickers, A. (2005). A history of modern Indonesia. New York: Cambridge University Press.

! Description of Educational Activities As the only Indonesia study abroad program of its kind, focusing on library and educational professionals in the U.S., this program offers a rare and unique insight into the vast ethnic, cultural, linguistic, and religious diversity that exists across the Indonesian archipelago. We work with Indonesian colleagues to compare how these issues impact social and educational systems in our two countries. The educational activities, therefore, are designed to provide opportunities for students in this course to develop an understanding of the country; its culture, language, history, and traditions; libraries and educational institutions in Indonesia; and to develop skills needed to successfully collaborate with Indonesian peers. Pre-trip Orientation and Activities This course will meet for three sessions prior to our trip to Indonesia. The first session (4 hrs) will be a face-to-face meeting, which will introduce students to Indonesian culture, traditions, and social systems. The session will also provide information about the trip itself, including passport, visa, and health issues. There will be two online sessions (3 hrs each), prior to our departure for Indonesia. These sessions will focus more intensely on readings, culture and language, as well as development of a project for implementation in one of our partner schools or libraries in Yogyakarta.

Readings and Reflections Blog Each participant in this course will be provided an online blog space in order to reflect upon the readings, as well as information regarding customs and cross-cultural communications, prior to departure. In addition, each participant will continue this blog throughout the trip, culminating with a final reflection after the conclusion of the overseas activities. Information regarding setup and use of this blog will be provided students during the spring semester. The blog will be a fundamental requirement of this course, containing all reflections related to project development implementation and evaluation; reflections on cultural activities, including photographs, videos, and other media; and the general comparison of issues related to education and library studies in the United States and Indonesia. Partner Projects In our two partner libraries and schools in Yogyakarta, one elementary and one middle school, students in this overseas study abroad course will be able to interact with peer teachers, the schools technology specialist or media and library specialist, and/or community librarian.

! Examples of projects might include: Interview teachers, librarians, media and technology facilitators at different schools to record their beliefs about the role of technology and media in Indonesian schools, and for Indonesian students in the 21st century. Produce and edit these audio and video clips into a concise video to share with the Appalachian State College of Education. Observe classrooms, technology labs, and libraries in Indonesian schools to compare differences and similarities with schools in the US. Create a media rich presentation to share your findings. Conduct a research study using an existing or self-created survey to compare attitudes toward technology and media between Indonesian school leaders and their US counterparts. Submit a proposal to present the results at a regional or national conference. Education in Indonesia School Visits In addition to our partner institutions, students in this course will visit additional educational institutions and libraries within Indonesia, in order to gain a better understanding of the social and educational system in this country. Possible school visits could include an Islamic boarding school in Yogyakarta, and the Green School campus on the island of Bali a world-famous K-12 school known for its natural, holistic, student-centered learning environment. Students in this course will use their blog to reflect upon the differences in pedagogy, and the primary focus of education in these institutions. Indonesian Language for Professionals While English is spoken widely in the tourist areas of Indonesia, a requirement of this course is to study and master some basic elements of the Indonesian language, known as Bahasa Indonesia particularly words used for daily greetings, politeness, and working together in the partner schools and libraries. This element of the course is known as Indonesian for Professionals. Students will be introduced to the language through online learning materials and the orientation prior to departure. In addition, there will be three Indonesian for Professionals classes held during the first week at our partner university, to prepare for partner collaboration and school and library visits, and to practice language skills in context. Bahasa Indonesia is quite easy to learn. It is simple in its structure and grammar; therefore, learning the basics will come quite easily. Students in this course will not be expected to be fluent, and may only be able to have simple short conversations by the end of the study abroad. However, learning some basic elements of the language will help immensely in our collaboration with teachers, staff, and students at partner institutions in Yogyakarta.

! Description of Other Culturally Oriented Activities In addition to the educational activities, students in this study abroad program will have many opportunities to experience firsthand the unique culture arts and traditions of this unique country. The Indonesian archipelago is comprised of 17,000 islands extending over 3,000 miles from east to west, and harbors a rich cultural heritage and a fascinating postcolonial history. Ethnically the country is highly diverse, with hundreds of ethnic groups, languages, and local dialects. Indonesia has the largest Muslim population in the world, yet maintains a tradition of religious freedom that is upheld in its constitution and reflected in the national motto: Unity in Diversity. The principal study abroad site for this trip is Yogyakarta, regarded as the educational capital of Java the most populous island in Indonesia, and center of the countrys political, economic, and cultural life. To help us more fully understand and appreciate the arts and culture of Indonesia and the city of Yogyakarta, we participate in several cultural activities and field trips, such as sampling the local cuisine, learning about batik textiles and visual art forms, as well as experiencing traditional music, dance, and storytelling. We will visit many of the famous landmarks and UNESCO World Heritage Sites in and around Yogyakarta, such as the Sultans Palace, the Prambanan Hindu temple complex, and the spectacular Borobudur temple one of the most famous Buddhist temples in the world. Here we also have the opportunity to investigate the many diverse groups and beliefs that coexist in this ancient capital city. Some of the activities planned for Yogyakarta and Central Java include: Tour of the Yogyakarta Palace, known as the Kraton, and home to the monarchy (sultan) and a museum of Javanese Culture Experience traditional music (e.g., gamelan), dance, storytelling, and/or a Javanese puppet performance. Tour of the Taman Sari Water Castle, site of the royal garden of the Sultanate of Yogyakarta. Neighborhood tour of Kotagede, to observe traditional Javanese life, including a visit to the local market and a comparison of traditional and colonial architecture. A dinner party to sample the rich variety of Javanese cuisine. A shopping tour of Yogyakarta, including the Jalan Malioboro street markets, and Mirota Batik, a famous shop in Yogyakarta for purchasing batik and other Javanese handicrafts. A unique tour of religions and beliefs of Indonesia, taking in sacred sites of the officially acknowledged religions: Islam, Christianity, Hinduism and Buddhism as well as the unofficial, but nevertheless very much alive, traditional beliefs of Java. A tour of Borobudur, a 9th-century Mahayana Buddhist temple and one of the most outstanding Buddhist temples in the world.

! In addition to Java, we visit the picturesque island of Bali, exploring its unique Hindu culture, exotic landmarks, temples, World Heritage Sites, and natural splendor. Some of the activities planned for this trip on the island of Bali include: Tour the Tanah Lot Temple, built on the rocks at the edge of the Indian Ocean. View the Subak terraced rice fields of the island, a recently designated UNESCO World Heritage area, like those showcased in the movie, Eat Pray Love. Tour the Royal Water temple of Pura Taman Ayun, a UNESCO World Heritage site and Mother Temple (Paibon) to the Mengwi Kingdom. Visit the town of Ubud, long known as the arts and cultural center of Bali. Explore the streets filled with boutiques specializing in Indonesian art, jewelry, carvings, furnishings, pottery, clothing, and more.

Course Evaluation Methods and Assessment of Learning Outcomes Grades will be assigned as Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory and will be based on the successful completion of this program. Successful completion is defined as: Attending and participating in all pre-trip sessions. Participation in the pre-trip readings and discussions. Students will apply new knowledge, skills, and attitudes/dispositions to the creating of a project in their field of study to be carried out in one of our partner schools and/or libraries in Yogyakarta. Travel to Indonesia with the class and participating in each of the scheduled educational and cultural activities. Continuous participation on a course blog, through which students will reflect on the overall experience. Attending and participating in all daily class meetings during the in-country experience, for the purposes of debriefing and reflection on the days event and experiences, and planning project and workshop activities. Study and mastery of basic elements of the Indonesian language both before the trip and in scheduled classes at our partner institution in Yogyakarta, Sanata Dharma University. Completion of a course evaluation provided in the form of a survey to assess students perceptions of the experience. Questions will be developed to address students transformation in terms of knowledge, skills, and attitudes.

! Description of Outside Work Required for the Class Pre-departure Readings from the textbook and supplementary texts Reflections on course discussion board of readings and activities Language study of Bahasa Indonesia basics Development of partner project Daily blog reflections on course activities, projects, cultural activities and tours Final reflections on blog of course activities, projects, and cultural activities

During the program Post-program

Program Schedule and Activities

2014 Date Activity Description

Pre-Departure Activities and Meetings Apr-5 Saturday May-7 Wednesday Jun-4 Wednesday Jun-25 Wednesday Orientation Meeting Pre-Departure Meeting 2 (online) Pre-Departure Meeting 3 (online) Pre-Departure Meeting 4 (online) Present project and workshop plans, provide peer feedback, Discuss readings on diversity, Bahasa Indonesia language basics. Information session on travel details and requirements, overview of culture and history of Indonesia, discussion of projects and expectations, blog setup and use. Discuss readings on history, culture, and social systems of Indonesia.

Overseas Program Activities and Meetings Jul-10 to Jul-22 Study Abroad trip to Indonesia School and cultural activities in Indonesia

Post-Program Activities and Meetings Jul-30 Wednesday Post-Program Meeting (online) Post-program meeting for a final reflection on the course and activities.

Student Conduct Code Overseas Please refer to the entire section 8 of the Participant Agreement included in the student application packet for information related to standards of conduct while traveling with the program, including sub-section 8.(e). stating: If I am excluded from the program, I consent to being sent home at my own expense with no refund of tuition, fees or expenses []. If I am excluded from the program, I understand that I may receive failing grades for the study abroad credit. and section 8. (f). stating I also recognize that if my behavior is determined to be detrimental to or incompatible with the interest, harmony and welfare of the University, or program or program students, my acceptance of responsibility, my waiver of process and my consent of being sent home also apply if I engage in such detrimental or incompatible behavior.